sleep stages
Factors that affect sleep
recognizing and reporting pain as a nursing assistant
treatment for pain
nursing assistant role
100

NREM

What is nonrapid eye movement?

100

noise, light, room temp

What is environment?

100

localized or travels anywhere else

What is location of pain?

100

aspirin, Tylenol, ibuprofen

What is over the counter pain medications?

100

activities like music, TV, reading

What is provide distractions?

200

REM

What is rapid eye movement?

200

shortness of breath, coughing, urination

What is pain and discomfort?

200

aching, throbbing, stabbing, sharp, dull

What is characteristics of pain?

200

exercise, ultrasound therapy, TENS

What is physical therapy?

200

proper alignment relieves strain on muscles

What is positioning?

300

4 stages of NREM sleep

What is a complete sleep cycle?

300

financial concerns, time off of work, awaiting medical results

What is emotional concerns?

300

0-10

What is the pain scale?

300

reduce tissue swelling, promote healing, ease pain

What is heat and cold applications?

300
help relieve discomfort and can be relaxing

What is massage?

400

5 to 15 minutes

How long does each stage of NREM last?

400

disturbed sleep, sleep at inappropriate times

What is sleep disorders?

400

pain started, activity, felt before

What is circumstance surrounding the pain?

400

relaxes the muscles, relieves pain, and promotes blood flow to the area

What is heat application?
400
take things slow when assisting patient

What is be gentle?

500

What stage of sleep does dreaming occur?

REM sleep

500
sleep disorder that causes the person to stop breathing for varying times

What is sleep apnea?

500

how much does the pain hurt

What is the intensity of the pain?

500

reduces pain and swelling and decreases bleeding by cooling skin

What is cold applications?

500

anxiety causes the body to become tense

What is help person to relax?